The United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution calling for wider use of a world map that more accurately represents Africa’s enormous size. The “Correct the Map” resolution, sponsored by Togo and supported by African Union members, passed with 164 votes in favour. France and the UK were among those supporting the resolution. The…
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused its evacuation plan for more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a commercial cargo ship. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez announced the decision on Thursday, saying the agency would not resume the operation until it receives stronger assurances that ships…
A new UN report alleges that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinian children in Gaza, a claim Israel has strongly denied. A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity against Palestinian children in Gaza. According to the report, Israeli military actions have caused widespread deaths,…
Scientists say a strengthening El Niño could push global temperatures higher and fuel extreme weather across the planet. The United Nations has warned that a new El Niño weather pattern is developing and could become one of the strongest recorded in decades. The World Meteorological Organization said the phenomenon is expected to intensify through the…
The United Nations has called for independent probes into recent airstrikes in Nigeria and Chad over concerns about civilian casualties. The United Nations has urged Nigeria and Chad to launch independent investigations into recent military airstrikes linked to operations against armed groups. UN rights chief Volker Türk said both countries must ensure that military campaigns…
Ali Bahreini, Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday. He declared that his country would not submit to what he termed “lawless aggression.” Furthermore, he warned that Iran’s population of 90 million citizens remained in “grave danger” from ongoing military strikes by the United…
Rapper Nicki Minaj delivered a powerful UN speech hosted by the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, where she thanked President Donald Trump for addressing the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Moreover, she said she felt a “deep sense of gratitude” for the administration’s commitment to religious freedom. Additionally, Minaj highlighted the urgent need for…
